2000
#16,176
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,643
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.61
Rare Last name
Wint
A surname potentially derived from the Old English personal name "Wint" or the Welsh word "gwynt" meaning wind.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,440 Americans carry the last name Wint. That puts it at #13,630 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.71 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 140,473 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Wint surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Wint with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
2.4K
1 in 140,473
Census rank
#13,630
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.1K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,128 bearers of the surname Wint in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.71 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 13630th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Wint, the largest self-reported group is Black at 63.1%. The next largest groups are White (26.0%) and Two or More Races (5.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Wint
The surname Wint is believed to have its origins in England, with its earliest roots traceable to the medieval period. The name is associated primarily with the regions of Yorkshire and Lancashire. It is thought to be an occupational surname, derived from the Middle English word "wint," which means "to wind" or "to twist," likely referring to someone who was a maker of ropes or a weaver.
The medieval era saw several spelling variations of the name, including Wynt and Wyant. Such variations were common due to the inconsistent spellings in early records. The name appears in various historical documents, such as tax records, court rolls, and manorial rolls. Although it does not appear in the Domesday Book, which was compiled in 1086, subsequent records in the 13th and 14th centuries do reference individuals with the surname Wint.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the surname is Thomas Wint, who was documented in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Returns of 1379. This indicates that the surname was present and recognized in English society by the late 14th century. Another early bearer of the name, John Wynt, is noted in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of Lancashire in 1332, supporting the connection to the north of England.
In the 16th century, William Wint of Lancashire, born in 1520, made a notable appearance in local records, indicating the continued presence and establishment of the surname in English society. His name appears in various legal documents of the time, suggesting he was an influential figure in his community.
Moving forward to the 18th century, Robert Wint, born in 1740 in Yorkshire, was a prominent local landowner whose estate records have been preserved. He contributed to the local economy through his agricultural pursuits and left an indelible mark on regional history.
In the 19th century, Mary Ann Wint, born in 1805, became known for her charitable efforts in the Yorkshire area. Regarded for her work with the poor and underprivileged, her legacy is recorded in various historical accounts of the period, illustrating the social contributions made by people bearing the surname.
Finally, in the early 20th century, significant figure James Edward Wint, born in 1885, was noted for his service during World War I. His military records display the bravery and dedication characteristic of those who carried the Wint surname, highlighting their involvement in significant historical events.
The surname Wint, with its deep historical roots in England, especially in Yorkshire and Lancashire, displays a rich heritage. Whether through occupational references, charitable endeavors, or military service, individuals bearing this surname have made notable contributions to their communities throughout history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Wint
Among Census respondents with the surname Wint, the largest self-reported group is Black at 63.1%. The next largest groups are White (26.0%) and Two or More Races (5.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Wint bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Wint surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American63.1% · 1,343
- White26.0% · 554
- Two or more races5.4% · 115
- Hispanic or Latino3.7% · 79
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.5% · 32
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Wint
Wint appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#15,449
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,896
+253 bearers (+15.4%)
Per 100,000 0.64
Rank movement Up 727 places
2020
#13,630
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,128
+232 bearers (+12.2%)
Per 100,000 0.71
Rank movement Up 1,819 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #16,176 | 1,643 | 0.61 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #15,449 | 1,896 | 0.64 | +253 bearers (+15.4%) | Up 727 places |
| 2020 | #13,630 | 2,128 | 0.71 | +232 bearers (+12.2%) | Up 1,819 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Wint surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,449 | #13,630 | 11.8% |
| Count | 1,896 | 2,128 | 12.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.64 | 0.71 | 11.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Wint bearers went from 1,896 to 2,128 (+12.2% change). The surname moved up 1,819 positions in the national ranking, going from #15,449 to #13,630.
FAQ
Wint surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Wint?
Name Census estimates that about 2,440 living Americans carry the surname Wint. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 140,473 residents.
How common is Wint?
Wint ranks #13,630 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.71 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,128 people with the surname Wint. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,440), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.71 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.71 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Wint.
Has Wint become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Wint went from 1,896 recorded bearers to 2,128. That is an increase of 232 (+12.2%). In the national ranking it rose from #15,449 to #13,630.
What does the Census say about the background of Wint?
Among Census respondents with the surname Wint, the largest self-reported group is Black at 63.1%. The next largest groups are White (26.0%) and Two or More Races (5.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Wint in the 2020 Census, accounting for 63.1% (1,343 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Wint appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (63.1%), White (26.0%), Two or More Races (5.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Wint (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Wint mean?
A surname potentially derived from the Old English personal name "Wint" or the Welsh word "gwynt" meaning wind. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Wint (0.71 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Wint?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.